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The Regs: How to specify intumescent coatings correctly
Geoff Wilkinson offers key pointers to specifying fire-protective finishes
Building Regulations
Updates on the Building Regulations, including regular columns from Regs expert Geoff Wilkinson
The Regs: Three key considerations for successful retrofits
Geoff Wilkinson looks at common errors in retrofit projects and how to avoid them
The Regs: Important new changes to regulation of indoor air quality are now in effect
Under the new Part F the minimum area for background ventilators is calculated on a room by room basis. Geoff Wilkinson explains
The Regs: Designing safely with cross-laminated timber
Geoff Wilkinson looks at fire safety concerns surrounding structural CLT
Are you ready for the new thermal requirements coming into Part L?
Geoff Wilkinson looks at how changes to the regs coming into effect in June will affect current practice with respect to walls
The Regs: How to make a kitchen accessible to all
Inspired by RCKa’s Nourish Hub, Geoff Wilkinson looks at the available guidance on designing accessible kitchens
The Regs: Be alert to fire safety when specifying timber cladding
Geoff Wilkinson looks at restrictions on the use of timber cladding on smaller projects
The Regs: Get ready for the rising tide of water recycling
Geoff Wilkinson looks at architects’ options for re-using rainwater and grey water
The Regs: Do I need to get alarmed about smoke detection?
Geoff Wilkinson looks at the requirements in the Building Regulations for installing smoke detection in dwellings
The Regs: Check the credentials of the products you specify
Specifiers should make rigorous checks to verify the claims manufacturers make for products, says Geoff Wilkinson